TEACHER WHO IS 'REMARKABLE FORCE FOR GOOD' RECEIVES AWARD

A TEACHER who works for East Riding Music Service has been named as Visiting Teacher of the Year. Rebecca McKee picked up the accolade at the Classic FM Teacher of the Year awards.

- By LAURA CROSS

East Riding of Yorkshire Council said that the awards recognise exceptional music teachers who have made a difference to the musical experiences of children and young people. Rebecca was chosen by a panel of industry judges, which included representatives from Classic FM, The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, the Department for Education, music teachers and experts from across the sector.

Rebecca said expressed her joy at the award. She said: “I am truly honoured and completely blown away to have received this award, this really means so much to me.